The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1887-04-14
Fashion and Economy.

Every change of season brings new
pleasures and new cares. As autumn
drops her royal robes of crimson and
gold, SO we lay aside the garments and
customs that tended 10 outdoor life,
and draw in orr forces from communion
with external nature. With many
sigh over tie pleasant associations of
the summer, the hoUsekeeper packs
away her IllgslIns, and shakes out her
wooiens ready for the biting blasts of
winter. Thick curtains shut out the
wIairy cold; warm rugs are spread be-
fore The glowing gratc, and bits of
bright hang:ngs, here and there, mako
one forget the brown earth and gray
sky which accompany the shortening
DAYS.
The thrifty matron adapts her old
garments to new STYLES, and frequently
the last state of suit or cloak is better
than the first. The addition Of plain
coachman's S cape to outside tight-Gtting
garments. is universal. When made Of
plush with cuffs to match. they give an
AR OF distinction TO q Newmarket or
any long. iight-fiting cloak. The cape
will be useful for spring wear. detached
from luS CiOsih. CitlSi iii.tNtS vi piloh VI
the material of the dress. But few
hoods are seen except on children's
garments.
New wraps and c!oals are generally
dollnan shaped with tight-iitting back
tied underneath, in front. The back
NAV be either longer or shorter than
the loose hanging front Many arc
weighted down with JET, which. in some
cases, covers the upper portion and
edges like 4 coat of mail, anu is about
as heavy. Buttons on everything are
large and pronounced; those on dress
skirts nearly us lurge rs 4 silver dollar.
with smaller ones on the basque and
sleeves.
JERSEYS are worn more than ever
but Jerseys so thick and close woven
and so richly trimmed that they have
lost their slouchy appearance. Ere
Guently covered with iridescent beads
and braiding, they are generally finish
ed with highly trimmed vest of tho
same material. This vest may consist
of bright coiored silk or braid arranged
horizontally or in lengthwise stripes.
Such jerseys are convenient for home
wear, with a skirt of silk or wool which
has outlasted its basque. The Souvarof
Jacket is used IN the same manner. 1t
is made of any harmonizing or contrast
ing material, fastens with one button at
the neck, opens over 4 full front of silk,
and is rounded OF at the hips, with n
basque back. 1t may be edged with
stitching. embroidery or galloon. and is
suitable for young girls and slender
forms.
OF dress materials there were never
greater varieties. Almost everything is
ribbed or in diagonals. tufts. cords,
fi.ures or stripes, the latter varying
from hair lines to two inches in width.
The alternate stripe has frequently a
rough or plush surface, and . constrast-
ing color, as dark blue with old gold or
dull yellow, red or wine and golden
brown. There was never a better time
10 combine utility with beauty than the
present The careful mother can take
the haif-worn skirts of Nellie AMI Jea-
ME and make them inio pretty short
basques or jackets. with plaits in the
back with any suitable trimming from
shoulder down the sleeve and around
the wrist. The striped skirt, made
perfectly plain or with side plastrons of
the basque material, finishes The cos
tune at t.iird OF the expense of a new
dress. This economical fashion is not
confined to misses. but is often used by
their mothers rs well.-HcSter u. Poole,
in Good Housekeeping, Holyo&e, Mass.